Special Session Thaws; Reforms, Tax Packages To Be Heard Sunday
Baton Rouge Democratic Representative Ted James says after a week of haggling, the legislature is showing some signs of life.
Budget
The Budget Bill Is Approved- How Will This Affect La. Moving Forward?
It took two sessions to pass what could have been done in one.
Edwards Unveils $70M In State Budget Cuts, To Close Deficit
To rebalance this year's budget, Gov. John Bel Edwards is levying all of a $70 million spending reduction on the state health department and sparing Louisiana's public colleges.
** UPDATE From UL ** TOPS Payments To Resume In Part
Other changes to TOPS may occur during the upcoming legislative session that begins Sunday.
Students Rally Against Higher Education Cuts
Nearly 100 students and sympathizers gathered on the capitol steps in Baton Rouge yesterday. Their mission, to stave off nearly $600 million dollars in budget cuts announced for Louisiana's public universities.
Jindal Thinking Of Selling The Lottery?
Is Governor Jindal considering selling the Louisiana Lottery to cover budget shortfalls in the state? John Kennedy, the State Treasurer, says he is.
Jindal Thinks Tobacco Money Is Solution To State's Budget Woes
Is Louisiana's portion of the 1989 tobacco settlement the solution to the state's current budget woes? Governor Jindal seems to think so.
Council Approves Budget, New Pay Increases For LCG Employees
The Lafayette Conslidated Government's 2014 budget was approved tonight alongside significant pay increases for all Lafayette government employees.
Lafayette Council To Consider Additional $500,000 In Raises
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The fate of a proposed pay raise for Lafayette city-parish employees will be decided when the City-Parish Council meets Thursday to adopt next year's budget.
Jail Budget Hampered By Inmate Medical Costs
The discussion about finances was started at a Lafayette Consolidated Government budget hearing this week.